A’ja Wilson shared an emotional hug with Bam Adebayo after winning the 2025 WNBA title, which highlighted their deep connection. And now, once the WNBA season is over, the Aces star was at the Miami Heat games, supporting her NBA boyfriend.
The WNBA star acknowledged Adebayo’s role in perfecting her game and supporting her during tough times, which enabled her to bounce back during the season.
Although their love relationship is an open secret now, the main question remains: ‘When is the big day?’ Wilson gave her an answer.
A’ja Wilson Talks About Her Relationship With Bam Adebayo
After an incredible 2025 season, Wilson won TIME’s 2025 Athlete of the Year accolade. While she thoroughly deserved the award, Time’s reporter, Sean Gregory, also had to ask about her personal life and questioned her marriage to Adebayo.
“That’s the question I need you to deliver to him! I hope I’m not wasting my time. I hope he’s not wasting his time. This is my life partner. Honestly, what on earth was my world before you? That’s how much he’s impacted my life, my family’s life,” Wilson said.
A’ja Wilson says she wants to have kids with Bam Adebayo
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"That is always a dream. This is my life partner. Honestly, what on earth was my world before you? That’s how much he’s impacted my life."
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The duo began dating in 2021, and during the 2024 Olympic Games, rumors about their relationship started gaining traction. The record four-time WNBA MVP mentioned that their “dream” is to start a family. But both are in their prime at the moment and looking to make the most of it in their respective careers.
The Miami Heat star also shares shame feelings and mentioned that they are striving for the same thing and want each other to be better. He even hyped up Wilson’s achievements at a young age.
Bam Adebayo Praises A’ja Wilson
9-year-old WNBA star won four MVP awards, two finals MVP Awards, three WNBA Championships, and multiple individual accolades in just eight seasons in the league. While she draws comparisons with players like Michael Jordan and Bill Russell, her boyfriend sees nothing wrong with it.
“That’s the thing about shared success. You’re blessed to see somebody have that much success, somebody who they compare to Bill Russell, and you talk about how much greatness that they have,” Adebayo said.
Bam Adebayo on seeing A’ja Wilson win the WNBA Championship
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“That’s the thing about shared success. You’re blessed to see somebody have that much success, somebody who they compare to Bill Russell and you talk about how much greatness that they have”
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Russell and MJ established themselves as the pinnacle of the basketball world. While the Aces’ star is close to their achievements, she has more work to do to reach that level. But one good thing is that she is on the right path and already halfway there.